U.S. is finally releasing Military Aid to Egypt to help them Fight Terrorists

After initially rejecting Egypt's appeal of Apache Helicopters to help fight terrorists in the Sinai, Aid is finally coming:

The Obama administration said Tuesday it has certified that Egypt is upholding its 35-year-old peace treaty with Israel and therefore qualifies for some military and counterterrorism assistance.

Secretary of State John Kerry informed Egypt's foreign minister, Nabil Fahmy, of the decision in a telephone call, crediting the Egyptian government with sustaining its strategic relationship with the United States and fulfilling its obligations to Israel, according to State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

The decision clears the way for the release of Apache helicopters to Egypt, which the United States has held up since July when the Egyptian military overthrew President Mohammed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood-led government.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel informed Egypt's defense minister, Col. Gen. Sedki Sobhi, of President Barack Obama's decision to deliver the Apaches in support of Egypt's counterterrorism operations in the Sinai, the Pentagon said.

"The secretary noted that we believe these new helicopters will help the Egyptian government counter extremists who threaten U.S., Egyptian and Israeli security," Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby said in outlining Hagel's call to his Egyptian counterpart. "This is one element of the president's broader efforts to work with partners across the region to build their capacity to counter terrorist threats, and is the United States' national security interest."

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